Tesla P4 vs Radeon RX 5500
Tesla P4
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla P4 is positioned at rank #154 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P4
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P4 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500.
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $190 for the Tesla P4, it costs 42% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 69.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190) | ✅More affordable ($110) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P4 and Radeon RX 5500
Tesla P4
The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.
Radeon RX 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,004+2% | 8,837 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+82% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.704 TFLOPS+10% | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1845 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+82% | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 37.8% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-32% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 180mm |
| Height | 53mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 120.1+50% | 80.3 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 42.1% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 69.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $179-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $190 | $110-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.4 | 80.3+69% |
| Codename | GP104 | Navi 14 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #293 | #297 |
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